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1
A common English male given name, traditionally derived from the Hebrew name that also gives us "Jacob."
"His grandfather was named James after the family tradition."
2
A book of the New Testament, written as a general letter to early Christians.
"The Book of James is known for its emphasis on faith shown through action."
How to Use James
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic English first name, or the name of a book in the Bible.
Word Forms
Jameses plural
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Etymology
The English form traces through Old French James back to Latin Iacobus, from Greek Iákōbos, ultimately from the Hebrew name that also produced "Jacob" — making James and Jacob doublets of each other.